Review: A Vampire's Thirst: A Lethal Masquerade by Elaine Barris 5 of 5 stars

A Vampire's Thirst: A Lethal Masquerade by Elaine Barris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

After vampires meet their Bloodmates there is to be a Masquerade Ball - however an acient Vampire has decided he wants them all dead. This story focuses on Gunner and his Bloodmate Imogen. In a previous book in the series he had rescued her from a madman who had kidnapped her so they are both rightly nervous about travelling to the gather but when they receive a surprise invitation from Victor Strong Imogen asked to attend to meet the others. However as they are leaving for the vacation an attempt is made to attack Imogen which they have to handle as it seems they are determined and are not keen to give in.

I loved this book which was a lovely story with contained both drama and danger, but also emotions as they handled the attacks to try to capture or kill Imogen. It was lovely to encounter some of the characters from previous books and to look at this from the point of view of a Vampire who was having to fight much harder to protect his Bloodmate than in some of the other books. Well written and very enjoyable. This book can be read standalone.

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Review: Wicked & Sexy Nights by A.K. Michaels by Julia Mills by Monica La Porta 5 of 5 stars

Wicked and Sexy Nights by Melanie James by A.K. Michaels by Julia Mills by 

Monica La Porta

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

The Witch, The Wolf and The Vampire by A.K. Michaels 5*
Peri is on the run from her parents. She left when she was 15 and although she is a witch she limits the magic she uses because it could be used to find her and she has never been taught so is very limited in what she can do. Now 21 she has been living on her wits on the streets and has recently been earning cash as a bounty hunter eating when she can. When one of these goes wrong she is helped by a shifter and a vampire (Gabe and Josef) who are then captivated by her and have a need to make her theirs. A great read containing some steamy scenes and had me captivated and wanting to know more.

The Lost Centurion by Monica La Porta 5*
Marcus is made into an immortal by Apollo and after travelling lots is back in Rome to find and kill the vampire who killed his wife. We then read through a series of situations that contain examples of the emotions of revenge, an analysis of what really is the truth as opposed to hearsay and revenge (does it really make you feel good?) I loved the depth of the characters and how they managed all these uncertainties. The romance in the story was well written and enjoyable without being to sweet and cloying. An enjoyable story that was a great introduction to this series.

Zane by Elaine Barris 5*
Zane is a vampire and knows that author London (Lindy Beck) is his. She writes books about hot vampires and all the sexy and erotic things they do - but it is all made up she has no idea what the real world is like for vampires. He sees it as his mission to a) make her his and b) show her exactly how it is for them (and boy is it hot!!). Well written and easy to read you will race through this one as you get more and more into the story.

Fury by Julia Mills 5*
Dragon and seer Fury MacTavish has chosen to live in solitude even though he is always there for his fellow dragons if they need his advice or even help. Then he starts to have visions of a red haired woman who is his mate and he know he HAS to find her. So he asks his clan to keep and eye on his home while he searches for her. Red haired Pippa Sparks is convinced she is insane as she keeps having visions of a man who turns into a dragon (like that is possible). She is shocked to suddenly come across a man who turns into a dragon just like her visions - even more he says she is his mate and he will do anything (including dying in order to protect her. There is an evil demon trying to get her powers (that were mostly hidden) and they have to join forces to defeat him as their powers complement each other. A great story with lots of drama, danger and excitement. I love Pippa who was smart, had a huge heart and was very sassy - Fury is gong to have great fun. Great story that I really enjoyed!

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Review: Gunner by Elaine Barris 5 of 5 stars

Gunner by Elaine Barris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Vampire Gunner has been framed and is currently in prison and sentenced to a 500 year stay. In a miracle he is given bail for 1 month to be able to prove his innocence - however those plans go out of the window when he is stuck by the legendary Thirst. Human Imogen is gentle and yet has an underlying strength of character. She seems to be the perfect companion to Gunner's world of guns and blood. Upon meeting her connection to Gunner seems immediate and promises a great future for them both. However when she is abducted Gunner descends into a state where he seems incapable of controlling himself and his need for blood. Can Gunner rescue Imogen or will be go insane first?

Wow - there is drama, danger, twists and turns in spades. There was action from the start to the finish of this book and it moved at a reasonably fast pace so that nothing was covered to the detriment of anything else. It was well written and very easy to feel and understand. Another great book in the Vampire's Thirst world.

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Review: Remi by Elaine Barris 5 of 5 stars

Remi by Elaine Barris
My rating: 5 of 5 stars

Remi Bellerive is of french origin, hot, a vampire and the undisputed champion in high stakes poker where you can always find him in a game watched by his girlfriend Michelle. However the new guy on the block TripleAce is determined to replace Remi and has a lucky charm and plans to use it to defeat him. Sophie is caught in the dark world of TripleAce and is desperately trying to find a way to escape although the through of the henchman Hans and what he will do to her is a big deterrent until she gets a chance and takes it. There have been many murders of humans and The Directive are determined to investigate and stop it. Magno Zara has dispatched his lead investigator, Clarence Collins, and his second in command, Jana Noskova, to team up with New Orleans local, Ethan Boudreaux, to locate and bring to justice those responsible for the crimes. Then Remi is struck by the Thirst and find himself out of control with blood-lust. Can he stay clear of The Directive and find his fated mate?

Wow - this is a mega roller-coaster of action, emotions and lots of danger in this gripping story of true love. Remi is just so HOT and his use of French just makes you melt. Then when he gets the thirst you can only admire the way he fights and struggles to maintain his control over himself. As to some of his skills - yes PLEASE!! This is a great story with plenty of surprises and lots of emotions that I could feel and be involved with all the way through the book. I was definitely rooting for some of the characters and hoping they would find their HEA. A very enjoyable read that was very well written too!

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Review: Brick, A Wolf's Hunger by Elaine Barris by A.K. Michaels 4 of 5 stars

Brick, A Wolf's Hunger by Elaine Barris  by A.K. Michaels
My rating: 4 of 5 stars

Brick is the Alpha of the Cross Plains Pack and together with his Beta Duke is trying to find an old book that was created by a group called The Mankind Defence who's aim is to locate and kill all shifters. This book gives the best ways to kill shifters and so it is important it is finally destroyed. Problem is a new resurgence of TMD are also trying to find the same book so it is a race across the country to find it first. On the way Brick and Duke continue their way of bedding every willing female they can as Brick is determined to never settle down with a mate believing he has escape the mythical Hunger that he is convinced doesn't exist. Everything is progressing well with their search until Brick meets Ivy - all Brick can think about then is the smell of magnolia and a need to claim her as his.

What a great story. Lots of danger, drama, and passion in this story of a sightly new variation of the Hunger story. I liked that Ivy was a strong woman who was not of the mood nor the frame of mind to submit to an Alpha (even if she wanted him).

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